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Leland Welch Obituary
LELAND WAYNE (DOC) WELCH MARCH 26, 1921 - MAR 17, 2003 Born in LaPorte City, Iowa. Died of natural causes. Moved to Modesto in 1970. Veteran of WWII. Doc was a member of many of the golf clubs in Modesto area, also a member of S.O.S. He was an avid contributor to many charities including Habit for Humanity. He is survived by his wife, Dorthea of Oakhurst, Ca; 1 daughter Michele Welch-Riese of Sarasota, Flordia; Step-children Margo Wright of Oakhurst, Ca., Meg Stein of Campbell, Ca., and Stephanie Gove of Gilroy, Ca.; 1 brother, Robert Welch of N. Las Vegas, Nevada; 4 sisters, Maxine Weichers, Alice Hamlyn, Wanda Hedges and Jackie Nichols all of Waterloo, Iowa.
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Uncle Bob Welch
April 6, 2003
Michele,
Remember the good times with your dad. I remember when I was a very young boy and your dad was working hiding the eggs for an Easter Egg Hunt. When it came time for it to start; he grabbed me by the arm and rushed to get some of the prizes.
He was so kind to the animals that he adopted. He was always available and donated to many worthy causes.
He will be missed but his memory will last for ever.
Love, Uncle Bob
LELAND MYERS
March 31, 2003
I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF UNCLE WAYNE. MY FAVORITE ONE IS HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH ANIMALS. ANY STRAY DOG OR CAT WAS TAKEN IN, AND TREATED LIKE ROYALTY. EVEN THE CATS WOULD FOLLOW WAYNE AROUND HIS YARD, JUST TO BE CLOSE TO HIM. I WILL MISS HIM.
wanda hedges
March 30, 2003
from his sister wanda and her husband bud the lord needed his army of angels and wayne was a chosen one
Ann Mc Coy
March 29, 2003
I wish your family to keep Leland's memories close to your hearts.
Sincerely,
Ann Mc Coy and her family.
Nancy Langenwalter
March 27, 2003
Dear Michel and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at the death of your very special father. You don't remember me, but I sure remember you as a lovely little girl. And now I know you are a beutiful woman. I know your dad loved you so much! I don't know if you remember my mom and dad, Ethel and John Gross, but they were so fond of your dad and your other Aunts and Uncle. Perhaps you were there when my dad came to Modesto to see His sister, my aunt Myrtle. That was when we were still in SanDiego.
I hope that all of your nice, funny, silly times with your dad will remind you always what a fine man he was. It is not easy losing your father, and I want you to know
that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love,Nancy and family
Bob & Connie Pennell Pennell
March 27, 2003
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Emery Fernow
March 27, 2003
Our deepest sympathy.
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